I've been absent from writing since early March due to a careless driver. My brother-in-law was killed instantly when the driver of the vehicle he was passing reached down to change a CD and veered into the passing lane knocking his car off the road and into a tree.
My two nieces were riding with him and were also injured. Since mom is undergoing chemo therapy and one of the kids required frequent trips to the hospital and doctor's office I've been preoccupied.
Fortunately, my wife and I were able to step in and render assistance because we are full-time RVers. Our motorhome has been parked in their driveway since the accident. We have two computers hooked to a satellite dish for internet and two cell phones keeping us connected. My wife manages the family budget and pays the bills and I've been dealing with attorneys, banks and insurance companies. I've written more letters than I can count and have made hundreds of phone calls.
The community has been great helping with prepared meals, cleaning the house and many other kind gestures. The Albany, Oregon Fire Department organized a work party and put on a badly needed roof in one day. Amazing!
I've been remodeling the kitchen, rewiring the house and a host of other related jobs to help this family be more comfortable. Despite all the hardship, the family is doing quite well emotionally.
Being Christ followers with a strong faith helps them deal with the adversity in a positive and constructive way.
Those of you who frequent the well traveled roads across North America know firsthand how dangerous it really is. In the comfort of our pull vehicles or motorhomes we can easily be lured into a false sense of security.
Our recreational vehicles weigh thousands of pounds and can be lethal. Most RVers I've known over the years are accomplished and careful drivers. However, it only takes a split second of inattention to ruin your life.
Be safe, be alert and drive your RV defensively. Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing
My two nieces were riding with him and were also injured. Since mom is undergoing chemo therapy and one of the kids required frequent trips to the hospital and doctor's office I've been preoccupied.Fortunately, my wife and I were able to step in and render assistance because we are full-time RVers. Our motorhome has been parked in their driveway since the accident. We have two computers hooked to a satellite dish for internet and two cell phones keeping us connected. My wife manages the family budget and pays the bills and I've been dealing with attorneys, banks and insurance companies. I've written more letters than I can count and have made hundreds of phone calls.
The community has been great helping with prepared meals, cleaning the house and many other kind gestures. The Albany, Oregon Fire Department organized a work party and put on a badly needed roof in one day. Amazing!
I've been remodeling the kitchen, rewiring the house and a host of other related jobs to help this family be more comfortable. Despite all the hardship, the family is doing quite well emotionally.Being Christ followers with a strong faith helps them deal with the adversity in a positive and constructive way.
Those of you who frequent the well traveled roads across North America know firsthand how dangerous it really is. In the comfort of our pull vehicles or motorhomes we can easily be lured into a false sense of security.
Our recreational vehicles weigh thousands of pounds and can be lethal. Most RVers I've known over the years are accomplished and careful drivers. However, it only takes a split second of inattention to ruin your life.Be safe, be alert and drive your RV defensively. Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing
